Nurse Practitioner salary in Colorado
The median nurse practitioner pay in Colorado is $62.28 per hour, about $129,542 a year, based on 4 postings from 3 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 4roles with published pay
- $62.28median pay per hour
- $53–$72typical published range
- 3employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62.26 | $129,501 |
| 25th percentile | $62.26 | $129,501 |
| Median | $62.28 | $129,542 |
| 75th percentile | $63.78 | $132,662 |
| 90th percentile | $66.44 | $138,204 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 2 | $65.26 | $135,741 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health | 1 | $68.22 | $141,898 |
| One Medical | 1 | $62.30 | $129,584 |
| US Oncology Network | 2 | $62.26 | $129,501 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | $100.96 | +62% |
| California | $91.13 | +46% |
| New York | $78.50 | +26% |
| Texas | $77.88 | +25% |
| Maine | $71.90 | +15% |
| Washington | $71.45 | +15% |
| Massachusetts | $70.66 | +13% |
| Mississippi | $70.31 | +13% |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Colorado?
The median is $62.28 per hour, about $129,542 a year, across 4 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $62 and $64 per hour.
Who pays nurse practitioners the most in Colorado?
3 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at Denver Health.
What do nurse practitioners get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- US Oncology NetworkCentennial, CO$62.26/hr
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA$96.91/hr
- Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA$92.12/hr
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- US Oncology NetworkCentennial, CO · 2 postings$62.26/ hr$53–$72
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
- Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
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